Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of My Specials SA ("we," "our," or "us"), a catalogue and deals discovery platform operated in South Africa. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

Description of Service

My Specials SA is a digital platform that aggregates and displays catalogues, promotions, and deals from various South African retailers. Our service includes:

• Catalogue browsing and search functionality
• Location-based store and deal discovery
• Interactive maps showing store locations
• Category and brand-based filtering
• Personalized recommendations and favorites
• Deal alerts and notifications

We act as an intermediary platform and do not sell products directly. All purchases must be made through the respective retailers.

User Accounts and Registration

While you can browse our service without an account, certain features require registration. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our service.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from our service
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

Intellectual Property Rights

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by My Specials SA and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Catalogue content, images, and promotional materials are owned by their respective retailers and are used with permission or under fair use provisions for informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our service without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Content and Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by My Specials SA. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable South African data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without prior notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the service without notice or liability.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses or harmful components

To the maximum extent permitted by law, My Specials SA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of your use of the service.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed R1,000 (One Thousand Rand).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless My Specials SA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of your use of the service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please use our contact form to get in touch.

Acknowledgment

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our service.